Re: Re: HYB: germination - touching seeds

In a message dated 2/19/2007 5:31:38 P.M. Central Standard Time,
lmann@lock-net.com writes:
<<Most daubers I've talked with plant that way, but I don't know of
anybody (other than the Suttons) who've experimented much planting other
ways.>>
I've planted in a clump and in little rows within the pots. Not noticed any
difference, but I wasn't looking for any at the time. This year's seed crop
(from 2006) are planted both ways. Thirty Five 10 mum pots have 3 rows
across the pot, while the forty 8.5 inch pots are planted in central clumps.
Mainly. Not sure it will be a fair test since the diameter of the pots is also
a variable. Height is the same. In the rows, some touch but not as many.
The larger pots have approximately 50 seed each and I felt this was too many
to clump. The 8.5 each have approximately 25 seed each.
I might try some with Griff's method. (picture in archives) It would
require a change in the method I use to fill pots. Currently, I fill the pots to
the top and then water them, letting them settle before I plant. Dig a trench
or a hole and plant. It's a multi-purpose Tablespoon!
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